Patents by Inventor Dustin L. Hoffman

Dustin L. Hoffman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • RENDERING OBJECT ICONS ASSOCIATED WITH A FIRST OBJECT ICON UPON DETECTING FINGERS MOVING APART
    Publication number: 20100211919
    Abstract: A method comprises detecting two fingers touching a first object icon on a touch sensitive display and then moving in generally opposing directions. The first object icon is associated with on or more constituent elements. In response to such detecting, the method causes additional object icons to appear on the display. Each additional object icon represents a constituent element of the first object icon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Craig T. BROWN, Dustin L. Hoffman, Peter M. On
  • Computing device latching assembly
    Publication number: 20090179435
    Abstract: A computing device latching assembly comprises a latching member configured to releasably secure an accessory to a computing device, and a release mechanism actuatable to move the latching member from a locking position to an unlocked position and to cause the latching member to urge the accessory away from the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Dustin L. Hoffman, Mark S. Tracy
  • Computing device pointing stick assembly
    Publication number: 20090027339
    Abstract: A computing device comprising a pointing stick assembly comprising an outer portion and an inner portion, the inner portion comprising a plurality of extensions extending through the outer portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Paul j. Doczy, Charles A. Sellers, Dustin L. Hoffman, Walter J. Rankins